Over the coming months Pyroplex will be running a series of articles in International Fire Protection Magazine exploring key issues facing the passive fire protection industry today. The first in the four part series looks at the Construction Product Regulation with particular focus on CE marked Pipe Collars and Pipe Wraps. The CPR No. 305/2011 [...]

When it comes to fire doors, the correct specification and installation of seals is critical to ensure the life safety of the occupants. The substitution of fire door components is an increasingly familiar scenario. The long process of testing and specification is often overlooked on site and the contractor may swap a product for an [...]

Approved Document B (ADB) makes clear recommendations for the use of third party approved products where possible. Pyroplex recognise the significance of third party approvals and are pleased to publicise our IFCC1001 certificate for Air Transfer Grilles for use in 30minute and 60minute fire resistance timber doorsets. Pyroplex has a wealth of third party approvals [...]

Pyroplex Limited will be exhibiting at FIREX International Exhibition for the second consecutive year, from the 13th to the 16th of May 2013 at the NEC in Birmingham. We will be showcasing our full range of penetration sealing solutions including our CE Marked Pipe Collars and Wraps. Pyroplex have invested heavily in the testing of [...]

Pyroplex are pleased to announce that we are now full members of the Association of Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP). The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) was established in 1975 to represent and support the activities of the fire industry in relation to all forms of ‘built in’ fire protection. As one of the UKs [...]

Pyroplex are pleased to announce our Technical Manager Andy Walsh has been awarded the FDIS (Fire Door Inspection Scheme) Diploma in Fire doors and is now entitled to use the designation DipFD. This defined industry standard demonstrates Andy’s in-depth awareness of the role of fire doors, further acknowledging his extensive and valuable industry knowledge. The [...]

On July the 1st 2013, the Construction Products Regulation will come into full force. This means that any product placed into the European construction market (that is covered by a Harmonised Standard (hEN) or a European Technical Approval) will have to be accompanied by a Declaration of Performance (DoP) and consequently the requirement for CE [...]

The Pyroplex range of fire, smoke and acoustic door seals for timber doors has recently undergone an extensive acoustic testing programme to demonstrate improved acoustic ratings. The acoustic values achieved further enhance our offering for use in timber fire rated door sets. The Pyroplex range satisfies the requirements set out in approved Document E by [...]

Our full range of passive fire protection solutions were showcased at The Big 5 last week attracting interest from a wide selection of buyers, specifiers and architects from across the Middle East. The Big 5 UK Pavilion also welcomed a VIP visit from David Cameron as part of his three day tour of the Middle [...]

The Pyroplex range of passive fire protection is continually developing both in terms of testing and solutions – our new Product Selector provides an overview of our products in line with this policy. The extensive range of Construction Solutions, includes our range of CE Marked Pipe Collars and Pipe Wraps. The Selector also features our [...]